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Topic: Hasbro at Celebration IV... Wow. (Read 6268 times)

Celebration IV is here and someone on the inside got us some information on the latest Hasbro wares we'll be catching out there in LA... On Friday.

But for now, we've got details, details, details... There's a lot going to be shown, and some of it is wildly surprising, some was already rumored, and some may even irritate you (SDCC exclusives anyone?). Eitehr way, you'll want to check out our list of the NEW product Hasbro's going to be unveiling at Celebration IV on Friday!

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So a shadow biker scout? Ewok army building 2-packs (finally)?

How badly does it hurt waiting to see all this stuff? And from what I hear, the quality of 2007 is going to roll right along as it has been... Articulation, softgoods... Some re-used parts here and there, but where it seemingly makes sense.

Good times... Good times.

It gets even better though... Check out the fairly blurry images we received!

The exclusive barrage has gotten way out of hand in regards to the McQuarrie product. These are aimed, for the most part, at the older "veteran" collectors, and making these figures show exclusives at 2 to 3 times retail is flat out anal rape.

Hasbro lost me last year as a carded collector with the HV & GB waves in the Saga line and they're about to one me as a "one of everything" loose collector. And as for the vehicles, I am done.

Thanks for the reporting and pics, looking forward to seeing more throughout the weekend. It looks like things really are continuing to be great this year. The exclusives are getting a little out of hand, but they do sound pretty cool. I really hope that Torture Rack Han has a "regular" super-articulated figure out of it as well. There was mention of alternate parts, so maybe that will make that possible. It sounds like there is a lot of great stuff on the way this year, can't wait.

I'm just going to post about certain ones I am really looking for ward to orare new.

Wave 6:Han Solo (Bespin Torture Rack) with multiple torsos (It's about time! Awesome)Lando Calrissian (Smuggler) This was an easy custom for me, but I imagine I'll still get it. Gotta get the poofy armed Lando!Rebel General McQuarrie (Hoth Trooper with McQuarie likeness) Very cool. Glad to have another Rebelcommander and I'll probably get a couple of him to use for customs, namely the Yavin war room scene.McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper-excellnt. I can't recall what the concept one looks like at the moment though

Wave 7:A-Wing Pilot (Tycho Celchu)-Nice, so Tycho finally gets a figure.Ewoks 2-pack (NO wokling...that's next year;)) Okay sure. We can use more Ewoks. Was hoping for a wokling but no biggie for now.McQuarrie Concept Han Solo-Another great in the McLine

Exclusive FiguresConcept Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda 2-pack (SDCC) Well this bites! Damn...was hoping to get the whole line and the SDCC exclusives are going to make it that much harder.501st Legion R2-KT (SDCC) Apparently a pink R2 in honor of Katie (r2-KT) the daughter of 501st founder Albin Johnson.Shadow Scout on Speeder Bike (SDCC) This sounds very interesting. Again though, grrr, exclusive...Concept General Grievous with shield from the Clone Wars ?? anyone have a pic of what this is supposed to look like?

VehiclesObi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter with Hyperspace Ring YEAH!!! Hyperspace ring!!!Y-Wing Fighter (yellow deco with pilot and R5 non-removeble astromech droid) Glad they are reissuingthis. I got one way back when, but I wanted three of them. Hopefully they will be easier to find this goaround.ARC-170 Starfighter (Clone Wars deco) Cool. I like the concept of this.

Battle PacksARC-170 Battle Pack - (Clone Trooper, 2 Pilots, Red/Blue Astromech) Okay, if you need the figs to fill upyour ARCs. I'm covered on the pilots. Might have to get this for the Astormech droid though."Wampa Attack" - Wampa, Tauntaun, Luke Hoth I'll pass on this most likely, but it may just sell well. It'sbeen a few years for either the Tauntaun or Wampa.

C4: Hasbro Galactic Heroes & Unleashed Battle PacksSeveral exclusive "cinema scenes," featuring characters from the Mos Eisely cantina, in which two of the packages will fit together to form a complete scene...and one of them includes a light-up base with music! I like the idea of sets being able to fit together. MODULAR to a point. Now if they'd only do that with the 3 3/4 in line.

Great work on the reporting, guys! It's nice to see some of the new stuff that is coming out (albeit blurry pics for the moment). One thing I'm happy about is the Gold-Squadron re-release: since I'm not a vehicle collector, I'm glad that there is no new pilot there!